From Behind the Iron Curtain to the NHL: The Untold Story of Hockey's Great Escapes

In the depths of the Cold War, when the Iron Curtain divided East and West, a group of brave hockey players risked everything to escape from behind the Soviet bloc and pursue their dreams of playing in the NHL.

Breakaway: From Behind the Iron Curtain to the NHL—The Untold Story of Hockey's Great Escapes

by Luca Vargiu

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	869 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	289 pages
Paperback	:	120 pages
Item Weight	:	6.8 ounces
Dimensions	:	6.15 x 0.3 x 9.2 inches

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From Vladislav Tretiak to Sergei Fedorov, these players faced immense challenges and dangers in their quest for freedom. They had to outwit the KGB, evade bFree Download guards, and overcome the cultural and linguistic barriers of a new world.

In this gripping new book, "From Behind the Iron Curtain to the NHL: The Untold Story of Hockey's Great Escapes," author John Feinstein tells the remarkable stories of these players and their daring escapes.

Based on extensive research and interviews with the players themselves, Feinstein's book is a fascinating account of courage, determination, and the pursuit of dreams.

Here are just a few of the incredible stories you'll find in "From Behind the Iron Curtain to the NHL":

• Vladislav Tretiak, the legendary Soviet goaltender, who defected to Canada in 1984.
• Sergei Fedorov, the Russian superstar who escaped to the United States in 1990.
• Alexander Mogilny, the Ukrainian winger who defected to the Buffalo Sabres in 1989.
• Petr Svoboda, the Czech defenseman who escaped to the Detroit Red Wings in 1984.
• Igor Larionov, the Russian centerman who defected to the San Jose Sharks in 1992.

These are just a few of the many players who risked everything to escape from behind the Iron Curtain and play in the NHL. Their stories are a testament to the power of dreams and the indomitable spirit of the human heart.

If you're a fan of hockey, history, or simply a good story, then you won't want to miss "From Behind the Iron Curtain to the NHL: The Untold Story of Hockey's Great Escapes."

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Breakaway: From Behind the Iron Curtain to the NHL—The Untold Story of Hockey's Great Escapes

by Luca Vargiu

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	869 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	289 pages
Paperback	:	120 pages
Item Weight	:	6.8 ounces
Dimensions	:	6.15 x 0.3 x 9.2 inches

FREE